Henderson 61st wedding anniversaryMr. and Mrs. Johnny Henderson celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on April 3, 2015. They were married in Victoria, Texas. He is the son of the late Johnny and Nellie Henderson of Seadrift, Texas. She is the daughter of the late Fred and Josie (Gilbreth) Jackson of Russellville. They have one daughter, Linda (Sax) Braton; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. They attend Calvary Temple Assembly of ...

Bradley — DuerrMelissa Dawn Bradley and Patrick Ivan Duerr of Russellville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Suzanne Bradley of Russellville and Mike Bradley of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Gwen Bewley and the late C.F. (Buddy) Bewley of Russellville, Jimmy Bradley of Saugahatchee and the late Pasty Dennis of Pottsville. She is a graduate of Russellville High School. She is employed at Bank of...

Eshnaur — WillisVince and Lori Eshnaur of Russellville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Taylor Eshnaur, to Joshua Willis of De Queen. Taylor is a 2010 graduate of Russellville High School and is attending the University of Central Arkansas. She will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Joshua is a 2007 graduate of De Queen High School and is a 2011 graduate of Arkansas Tech Universi...

Higgins 50th wedding anniversaryBobby and Judy Higgins will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a come and go reception from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church. They were married April 2, 1965, by Rev. Clellan Tilley and Rev. Henry Hill. They have a daughter, Stephanie Rickett, and a grandson, Braden Rickett. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Births (April 5, 2015)Knight Christina Rowell and Jason Knight of Dardanelle welcomed the birth of their son, Brantley Michael Knight, born March 8, 2015. He weighed 5 pounds and 7 ounces and was 24 inches long. Brantley Michael Knight has two brothers, Noah Rowell, age 7, and Mason Knight, age 6. His grandparents are Wanda Coburn of Paris and Jason Guy Knight of Paris. Emberson Brittney Hale and Matthew Emberson of Ola welcomed the birth of their daughter, Emma Gr...

Willard “Scrappy” Smith 100th birthdayThe family and friends of Willard “Scrappy” Smith are invited to help him celebrate his 100th birthday from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Pope County Senior Wellness and Activity Center at 1010 N. Rochester Ave. in Russellville. No gifts are requested, just bring memories.

Peavy — HumphreyJennifer Peavy of London and Adam Humphrey of Russellville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jane Peavy and the late Marion “Gene” Peavy Sr. of London. She is the granddaughter of the late Victor and Adeline Hobbs of Toronto, Kan., and the late Clarence and Jananette Marian Peavy of Sumter, S.C. She is a graduate of Russellville High School and John Brown University with a degree in Early Ch...

Darnell — LeeHannah Abigail Darnell and Kyler Lawrence Lee of Russellville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jimmy and Melissa Darnell of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Jim and Kitty Darnell of Conway, Steve and Charlotte Spikes of Pocahontas and Bill and Margaret Little of Russellville. She attended the University of Arkansas and graduated from Paul Mitchell The School of Arkansas. She is cur...

Ledfords celebrate 56th anniversaryGerald and Mary Ledford will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 29, 2015. They have been the pastors of the Booger Hollow Tabernacle for the past 30 years.

Lovejoy celebrates 90th birthdayLouise Lovejoy will celebrate her 90th birthday March 29, 2015. She was born March 29, 1925, in Springfield, Mo. After residing in Wichita, Kan., for more than 50 years and raising three children there, Louise and her late husband, Jim Lovejoy, moved to Russellville in 2009 to spend time with their four Arkansas children and grandchildren. During her 90 years, Louise has worked in airplane plants, made draperies in her basement, traveled the U...

Ford — HamiltonKatie Ford and Colby Hamilton announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Doug and Lawania Ford of London. She is the granddaughter of Jean and the late Sid Casey and Wilma and the late Ollison Ford. She is a 2006 graduate of Lamar High School and a 2009 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. Katie is employed by First Arkansas Bank and Trust as a branch manager in Cabot. The prospective groom is the s...

Births (March 22, 2015)Harris Jenava and Nathan Harris of Clarksville welcomed the birth of their son, Cooper Edward Harris, born March 3, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds and 111⁄2 ounces and was 211⁄2 inches long. His grandparents are Wilma and Ed Harris of Clarksville and Pam and Jon Moreau of Lago Vista, Texas. His great-grandparents are Peggy and Ken Vanzant of Plano, Texas, Novel and Stan Poynor of Frisco, Texas, Linda and Jon Moreau of Kingsland, Texas, Carolyn and ...

Van Es — GregoryJill Brittany Van Es of Russellville and Clifton Matthew Gregory of Jacksonville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Wendell and Katy Van Es of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Joyce Van Es and the late Wilbur Van Es of Russellville and the late Bob and Penny Parker of Russellville. She is a graduate of Russellville High School and Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science i...

Wheaton — JonesGuy and Tammy Wheaton of Dardanelle are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kailey Ann Wheaton, to Kyle Benjamin James, son of Benny and Regina James of Dardanelle. Kyle proposed to Kailey on Christmas night on top of Mount Nebo in 2013. Now they are set to tie the knot on March 14, 2015, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle. Formal invitations have been sent. The bride-to-be graduated from Dardanelle High School in 20...

Births (March 8, 2015)Cook Bailey and Jim Cook of Atkins welcomed the birth of their son, Rhett James Cook, born Feb. 4, 2015. He weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was 201⁄2 inches long. Rhett James Cook has one sister, Macey, age 2. His grandparents are Susan Killian of Fort Smith, Pam Pearson of Hot Springs and Vera Mae McNally of Fort Smith. Hilliker Tashara and Joseph Hilliker of Lamar welcomed the birth of their daughter, Kathryn Rose Hilliker, born Feb. 24, ...

Marsh — BrownRick and Debbie Marsh of Van Buren announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Nicene Marsh, to Jonathan Joseph Brown, son of Jon and Kim Brown of Russellville. A 7 p.m. ceremony is planned Friday, March 20, at Heritage Church in Van Buren. Ms. Marsh is the granddaughter of Doyle and Mary Beth Autry and Katy Marsh, all of Van Buren, and the late Dick Marsh. She is a 2009 graduate of Van Buren High School and a 2013 graduate of Arkansas Tec...

Hall — HoytMike and Linda Hall are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Hall, to John Hoyt of Conway. The future bride attended Dardanelle High School. She continued her education at Arkansas Tech University where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Katie has been working at St. John’s Catholic School for three years. She is a first grade teacher. The groom is the son of Kenny and Anne Hoyt of Conway. Joh...

Caughman — BaumbergerMary Caughman and Jordan Baumberger announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joan Caughman of Russellville and the late Kevin Caughman. She is the granddaughter of the late TA and Kathryn Hobbs and Nadine Caughman and the late Reece Caughman of Siloam Springs. She is a 2006 graduate of Russellville High School, a 2010 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a psychology degree and a 2012 graduate...